question about test pipes

josi152003 · 06-02-2013, 02:46 PM

i just install a fast intentions cat-back on my Z. but im still deciding if i should put test pipes or not,
what brand do you guys recommend me?
u guys think they can be install by myself like i did with the f.i. exhaust or im better off taking it to a shop,?
and if i stall them would i get a check engine light , or do i need to do a dyno test. if you guys can guide me i will appreciated it thanks

Gibby1113 · 06-02-2013, 03:35 PM

Idk too much about test pipes but I know that the ART pipes are popular around here. Motordyne and ark sell them, I can't remember if F.I. sells them. As far as installation I think you can do them. Any lights going off? That's what I'm not too sure about. I've read a couple of times that if you purchase the pipes w/ an L bend for the O2 sensor you should be fine. I don't have test pipes so I don't know that much about them. Hopefully this helps and someone w/ a little more knowledge chimes in. Good luck bud!

DarkJak · 06-02-2013, 04:05 PM

Motordyne ART pipes and the ARK resonated test pipes both use helmholtz resonators, while other resonated test pipes such as Fast Intentions and MXP use regular straight through resonators.
These will be quieter and have less rasp than the simple straight pipe test pipes.
The ART pipes and Fast intentions are both pretty popular.

Gibby1113 · 06-02-2013, 06:03 PM

There you go

hey bud let me know how the motordyne intake manifold works for you. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get one in the near future. Thanks!

forza370z · 06-02-2013, 09:07 PM

For the quality, go with the fast intentions or the motordyne. Fast intentions has the build in "L" shaped extension bungs to take care of the check engine light. Otherwise you might want to get one of those.

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=3736

mantella87 · 06-03-2013, 05:49 AM

I have resonated test pipes. You will most likely throw a CEL. I would have a shop install them, as the bolts which connect the catalytic converters to the headers can be very difficult to get off and often break.

pcola370 · 06-03-2013, 08:32 AM

I have art pipes that will be here today! So far it seems to have some of the best reviews for sound and performance. Ive done countless hours of research before I finally pulled the plug on parts and that was the conclusion I came to. I will be installing them tomorrow as well so I can let you know how it goes, I really am not seeing anything that is going to cause too much of an issue.

mantella87 · 06-04-2013, 05:12 AM

They will sound great! Just be ready for the VQ hiss on decelleration and certain RPM ranges. A little rasp too, but you'll get over it.

06-02-2013, 02:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
josi152003 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 12 Drives: 09 nissan 370z red m Rep Power: 12	question about test pipes i just install a fast intentions cat-back on my Z. but im still deciding if i should put test pipes or not, what brand do you guys recommend me? u guys think they can be install by myself like i did with the f.i. exhaust or im better off taking it to a shop,? and if i stall them would i get a check engine light , or do i need to do a dyno test. if you guys can guide me i will appreciated it thanks

06-02-2013, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 12	Idk too much about test pipes but I know that the ART pipes are popular around here. Motordyne and ark sell them, I can't remember if F.I. sells them. As far as installation I think you can do them. Any lights going off? That's what I'm not too sure about. I've read a couple of times that if you purchase the pipes w/ an L bend for the O2 sensor you should be fine. I don't have test pipes so I don't know that much about them. Hopefully this helps and someone w/ a little more knowledge chimes in. Good luck bud! __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-02-2013, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,390 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	Motordyne ART pipes and the ARK resonated test pipes both use helmholtz resonators, while other resonated test pipes such as Fast Intentions and MXP use regular straight through resonators. These will be quieter and have less rasp than the simple straight pipe test pipes. The ART pipes and Fast intentions are both pretty popular. Gibby1113 likes this. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

06-02-2013, 06:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gibby1113 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: On open empty highways Posts: 366 Drives: 40th anniversary Rep Power: 12	There you go hey bud let me know how the motordyne intake manifold works for you. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get one in the near future. Thanks! __________________ 40th anniversary #450/1000 \| Takeda Attack CAI \| Ark DTS exhaust \| to be continued...

06-02-2013, 09:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 18	For the quality, go with the fast intentions or the motordyne. Fast intentions has the build in "L" shaped extension bungs to take care of the check engine light. Otherwise you might want to get one of those. http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=3736 __________________ 09 PW 370z Nismo \| K&N Drop Ins \| HKS Hi Power \| Berk HFCs \| Work Meister S1 3P \| Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lug Nuts \| KW V1 \| SPC rear camber arms/toe bolts \| Southbend Stage 3 daily clutch \| Southband 19Ib Steel Flywheel \| ZSpeed CSC

06-03-2013, 05:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	I have resonated test pipes. You will most likely throw a CEL. I would have a shop install them, as the bolts which connect the catalytic converters to the headers can be very difficult to get off and often break. __________________ Injen CAI \| CNT Resonated Test Pipes \| ARK Grip V2 CBE \| Swift Springs \| H&R 20mm Spacers \| Ings+1 Lip

06-03-2013, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
pcola370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 82 Drives: 13 370Z GG M6 Rep Power: 12	I have art pipes that will be here today! So far it seems to have some of the best reviews for sound and performance. Ive done countless hours of research before I finally pulled the plug on parts and that was the conclusion I came to. I will be installing them tomorrow as well so I can let you know how it goes, I really am not seeing anything that is going to cause too much of an issue.

06-04-2013, 05:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	They will sound great! Just be ready for the VQ hiss on decelleration and certain RPM ranges. A little rasp too, but you'll get over it. __________________ Injen CAI \| CNT Resonated Test Pipes \| ARK Grip V2 CBE \| Swift Springs \| H&R 20mm Spacers \| Ings+1 Lip

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